Comments on: Topo Twofingers: Topo Athletic Releases Photos of New Shoe Line https://runblogger.com/2013/01/topo-twofingers-topo-athletic-releases.html Running Shoes, Gear Reviews, and Posts on the Science of the Sport Wed, 16 Jan 2013 17:53:00 +0000 hourly 1 https://wordpress.org/?v=5.7.12 By: Jeff Giedt https://runblogger.com/2013/01/topo-twofingers-topo-athletic-releases.html#comment-770479375 Tue, 30 Nov -0001 00:00:00 +0000 http://localhost/runblogger/wordpress/?p=154#comment-770479375 In reply to Pete Larson.

http://www.fieggen.com/shoelac… < Super knot, no double needed. All runners should look this site over, especially about Granny Knots.

]]>
By: Pete Larson https://runblogger.com/2013/01/topo-twofingers-topo-athletic-releases.html#comment-770257995 Tue, 30 Nov -0001 00:00:00 +0000 http://localhost/runblogger/wordpress/?p=154#comment-770257995 In reply to Greg.

The ones on the left remind me of BOA laces – never been a big fan of that system. String works fine for me.

]]>
By: Tad Kardis https://runblogger.com/2013/01/topo-twofingers-topo-athletic-releases.html#comment-770447185 Tue, 30 Nov -0001 00:00:00 +0000 http://localhost/runblogger/wordpress/?p=154#comment-770447185 In reply to Kevin Dickson.

I hear you, my Greek-toed brother.

]]>
By: Kevin Dickson https://runblogger.com/2013/01/topo-twofingers-topo-athletic-releases.html#comment-770388824 Tue, 30 Nov -0001 00:00:00 +0000 http://localhost/runblogger/wordpress/?p=154#comment-770388824 Why is it with all these foot shaped shoes they never think about people with Morton’s toe? I have never been able to wear VFFs and most of my other shoes are too long over the big toe to compensate for my second toe.

]]>
By: Tad Kardis https://runblogger.com/2013/01/topo-twofingers-topo-athletic-releases.html#comment-770423128 Tue, 30 Nov -0001 00:00:00 +0000 http://localhost/runblogger/wordpress/?p=154#comment-770423128 I have a few pairs of ZEMs. Round and split. In their earliest days (before the more built-up offering you see above) they made a slipper engineered for the beach, not the road. You’d be lucky to get 100m on the road before wearing through. The second round of models had sole designed to hold up on the road, but not much else. The split toes are called “ninja” and referred to as “cow shoes” in my house. Ran my first marathon in ’em. The split toe design is nice for allowing some toe splay without sliding around in them too much, but at distances above 10 miles, you’re probably going to get a blood blister at the split. For the split to be functional without interfering with natural movement, it has to be flexible. These Topos don’t look very flexible to me. I vote “no thanks.”

]]>
By: Lee Firman https://runblogger.com/2013/01/topo-twofingers-topo-athletic-releases.html#comment-774816865 Tue, 30 Nov -0001 00:00:00 +0000 http://localhost/runblogger/wordpress/?p=154#comment-774816865 It’s great to see Tony Post giving a response to the review, which I would also like to add, was very informative. Thanks.

The ToPo range certainly look nice. I’m a little disappointed with the wedge of sole underfoot – Not as minimalist as minimalist fans would like.

Nevertheless, I await their release with excitement, and look forward to giving them a try!

Lee from Feetus.co.uk

Facebook: http://www.facebook.com/Feetus

Twitter: https://twitter.com/feetusonli

Blog: http://feetusonline.wordpress….

]]>
By: Tony Post https://runblogger.com/2013/01/topo-twofingers-topo-athletic-releases.html#comment-771965802 Tue, 30 Nov -0001 00:00:00 +0000 http://localhost/runblogger/wordpress/?p=154#comment-771965802 Hi All, Tony Post here. I just want to say thank you for all of your comments and feedback. We really do want to hear it all, good or bad. Reading blogs, listening to product feedback, and hearing from users is a core part of our process.

Pete, great job doing your research. We mention Shigeki Tanaka often and use that photo in nearly all of our presentations. He’s a pretty remarkable story.

We all know that tabi-fit split toe footwear has been around for many, many years. However for us, it all comes down to product ingredients and execution. To use a cooking metaphor: everyone uses tomatoes, garlic, and salt in their red sauce, but everyone’s sauce tastes different. The same can be true in footwear.

We like footwear that feels like its a part of your body, and we go to great lengths to make sure the shoes are light, secure, relatively seamless inside, and protective in areas where that can be a benefit to the user. Our broad anatomically designed forefoot allows the toes to spread and splay, while our split toe fit creates an anchor point in the forefoot so the shoe feels more secure and connected to your body. Our shoes are not really minimal, they are zero drop with 12-15mm of stack height (includes removable footbed).

And while we are proud of the componentry, features, and our designs, we know our shoes may not be for everyone. That said, we’re working hard to learn more and get better, every day/month/season. Just like the athletes who inspire us.

Again, thanks to all for your candor and comments!

]]>
By: Jeff Dengate https://runblogger.com/2013/01/topo-twofingers-topo-athletic-releases.html#comment-770304874 Tue, 30 Nov -0001 00:00:00 +0000 http://localhost/runblogger/wordpress/?p=154#comment-770304874 Two models are for running. The pink model above is a racer and does have the Boa lacing system. The gray/blue model is a slightly more substantial daily trainer–though still very low profile and lightweight. The other shoe seems to be going after the Cross Fit crowd. Regarding the Boa system, I asked Tony Post yesterday why he went with that. He’s a big fan, and doesn’t want to risk the possibility that his shoes come untied when running fast.

]]>
By: Jim Hansen https://runblogger.com/2013/01/topo-twofingers-topo-athletic-releases.html#comment-770349448 Tue, 30 Nov -0001 00:00:00 +0000 http://localhost/runblogger/wordpress/?p=154#comment-770349448 Nike had a similar split shoe like that in the 1980’s called the Rift, believe. It was dark green. When I typed that into Google for the images, there seems to be a lot of newer models of a Nike Rift shoe with the split toe, but I couldn’t find the original..

]]>
By: beckip https://runblogger.com/2013/01/topo-twofingers-topo-athletic-releases.html#comment-770518418 Tue, 30 Nov -0001 00:00:00 +0000 http://localhost/runblogger/wordpress/?p=154#comment-770518418 Literal camel toe, huh?

]]>
By: Stephen Boulet https://runblogger.com/2013/01/topo-twofingers-topo-athletic-releases.html#comment-770227357 Tue, 30 Nov -0001 00:00:00 +0000 http://localhost/runblogger/wordpress/?p=154#comment-770227357 How is that B2R review coming? ;) I guess ultimately the proof will be how they perform on the feet. Edit: according to the Wired report, only one of these is a running shoe, the RR, and it’s a racing flat. I don’t see any good choices here for a lot of distance.

]]>
By: Jason Jantzen https://runblogger.com/2013/01/topo-twofingers-topo-athletic-releases.html#comment-770286241 Tue, 30 Nov -0001 00:00:00 +0000 http://localhost/runblogger/wordpress/?p=154#comment-770286241 Not sure if I’m the only runner out there with a huge callous on my footpad between the big toe and 2nd toe, but I feel a bit of relief running in VFFs vs normal shoes. A split toe would be ideal in that it only separates the two toes sharing the pressure of that callous and allows the others to spread freely. I’ve never tried it tho (just VFFs).

]]>